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A form that is derived from a verb but that functions as a noun, in English ending in -ing, e.g., asking in do you mind my asking you?

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What is noun form for the word define?

The noun forms of the verb to define are definition and the gerund, defining.


What is the abstract noun for define?

The noun forms for the verb to define are difinability, definement, and the gerund, defining. Another noun form is definition.


What is abstract noun for define?

The noun forms for the verb to define are difinability, definement, and the gerund, defining. Another noun form is definition.


What are the subject of gerund?

It is what a gerund is not


Is chosen a gerund?

No it is not a gerund.


Is delighted a gerund?

No it is not a gerund.


What is the definition of detect?

The noun form of the verb to 'detect' are detector, detective, detection, and the gerund, detecting.


What are the function of gerund and gerund phrase?

A gerund begins with a verb and a -ing after the verb.A gerund phrase is a phrase that includes the gerund and the rest of the sentence.


When do you know if the sentence has a gerund of gerund phrase?

A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun. A gerund phrase includes the gerund, any modifiers or complements related to the gerund, and all words that come before the gerund and act as its subject. You can identify a gerund or gerund phrase in a sentence by looking for verbs ending in -ing that function as a noun.


What is the gerund or gerund phrase in the sentence Driving carelessly increases the likelihood of an accident?

The gerund is "Driving" and the gerund phrase is "Driving carelessly".


What is a gerund maker?

A gerund-maker is ing.


What are examples of gerund phrases?

Examples of gerund phrases include: "Swimming in the pool" (swimming is the gerund) "Reading a book before bed" (reading is the gerund) "Eating ice cream on a hot day" (eating is the gerund)